1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Korando is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Korando (217 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 945 kg more than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 SsangYong Korando (305 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. 2005 SsangYong Korando has automatic transmission and 1957 Allard Palm Beach has manual transmission. 1957 Allard Palm Beach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 SsangYong Korando will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard Palm Beach | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Allard | SsangYong |
| Model | Palm Beach | Korando |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1785 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 72 L |
